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Paul Blackburn

Case from Golden, MS dated Dec 29, 2018

Victim Details

Paul Blackburn

Male

White / Caucasian

Golden

MS

2018-12-29

42

Paul

Blackburn

07/19/2026

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In the quiet community of Golden, Mississippi, the life of 42-year-old Paul Blackburn, a White/Caucasian male, was tragically cut short on December 29, 2018. The circumstances of his death were part of a harrowing ordeal that also involved his young daughter.

The incident unfolded when Nathan Shepard shot and killed Blackburn. Following the murder, Shepard took Blackburn's 10-year-old daughter hostage within their home, leading to a tense 32-hour standoff with law enforcement. The young g ...
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  • HottyToddy.com: 10-Year-Old Survives 23-Hour Hostage Standoff in Itawamba County - HottyToddy.com
  • Daily Journal: 10-year-old girl safe after 32-hour hostage situation
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    I can't stop thinking about how brave Mikylah was during this entire ordeal. Being just 10 years old... ...Read More
    06/11/2024
    Did anyone else read about the incredible bravery shown by Mikylah during that awful situation? I'm ... ...Read More
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